Intern - OPS Applied AI

Job description

Be a Part of a Revolutionary Change At PMI, we're transforming our business to deliver a smoke-free future. Join us to explore how AI can solve real business challenges and help shape the future of Operations. About the Role Join our Operations Applied AI team for a six-month internship focused on identifying, testing, and delivering AI solutions. You'll work with business and technical stakeholders to explore emerging technologies, develop prototypes, and support the adoption of impactful AI use cases.

What You Will Do

Explore AI and Generative AI technologies. Identify and prioritize AI opportunities across Operations. Develop and test prototypes and proofs of concept. Assess feasibility, adoption potential, and business value. Support validation, implementation, and scaling activities. Monitor AI trends and bring innovative ideas to the team. Who We're Looking For Currently pursuing a Master's degree at a Swiss-based university in AI, Computer Science, Machine Learning, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Technology Management, or a related field.

Must meet the eligibility requirements of the Swiss Internship Program.

Skills & Experience

Understanding of AI, machine learning, and Generative AI. Ability to translate business challenges into AI use cases. Experience with prompt design and experimentation. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly.

Preferred

Python or AI prototyping experience. Knowledge of AI agents, RAG, semantic search, or NLP. Experience with APIs, cloud AI tools, or low-code platforms. Understanding of Responsible AI principles. Exposure to research projects, hackathons, or innovation initiatives. Knowledge of Operations, supply chain, manufacturing, logistics, or planning is a plus. Personal Attributes Curious and passionate about AI and innovation. Creative, proactive, and eager to learn.

Comfortable working in an evolving environment. Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Effective communicator and collaborator. Fluent in English. What Success Looks Like During the internship, you will: Research emerging AI technologies and opportunities. Define and evaluate AI use cases. Build and test AI prototypes. Conduct user validation and gather feedback. Assess business impact, risks, and adoption considerations.

Create reusable AI assets and documentation. Present recommendations to stakeholders. Support solutions moving toward implementation.

What We Offer

Hands-on experience on real business challenges. Exposure to AI, analytics, and innovation in a global company. Collaboration with experienced professionals. Meaningful projects with visible business impact. Continuous learning and development opportunities. A diverse, inclusive, and collaborative workplace. At PMI, you'll have the freedom to explore new ideas, build valuable experience, and contribute to a transformation that is reshaping an entire industry.

PMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.